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nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Hi,

Since a while, probably since I've changed my components, I've got a problem. Indeed, whatever the game, after a while (from 10 to 20 minutes usually) my screen begins all black, the song still working (Windows Media Player still working) then either it reboots, or I have to reboot by reset.

My computer seems to be stable, trusting OCCT.

● CPU: AMD Athlon X2 4200+
● RAM: 1 Gb Crucial
● Motherboard: AsRock AM2VN3-VSTA
● VCard: ATI HIS X1650
● HDD: Western Digital Caviar 300 Gb

It doesn't come from power supply (an Heden 480W) neither from the screen.
About the temperature, 50°c CPU and 40°c motherboard, so I guess it isn't the problem.
I'm using Catalyst 7.11 (the lastest, downloaded yesterday).

I hope at least one of you will be able to helps me, thanks guys.

maeggs · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 18:31 Post subject:

And GPU Temp? Did you overclocked anything?

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Xmeagol · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 19:03 Post subject:

try to reattach everything, RAM, GPU, etc

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

The Borg_TSGK · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 20:06 Post subject:

Did you put any paste on top of the cpu and fan like Artic Silver?

It seems strange that you have no program to monitor you cpu temp. Also the last ati card that i had game with a program that monitored the fan speed/heat.

Any help!

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Lawitz · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 21:05 Post subject:

cheaper video cards have no temperature sensor or its deactivated.

maeggs · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 21:47 Post subject:

Maybe something with your ram is wrong. Check the timings in your bios and the bandwith and post them here and tell us if its one stick or 2 and in what slots you plugged them in.

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Ghost Dog_TSGK · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 23:08 Post subject:

You could try using "speedfan" to get a temperature reading on your GPU.

Sadist · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 23:13 Post subject:

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Lawitz · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 14:02 Post subject:

like I already said, there is no temperature sensor or it is deactivated. you could try every program, without the hardware its not going to work.

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

And I'm 90% sure that my problem isn't about temperature. Could it be something with USB peripherics, like a remote ?

MeekMeekle · Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 847 Country:

does it happen on all games or just hl2dm?

have you tried running a stress test? or benchmark test that lasts 30 min to see if the error happens

also .. I think there is a program called MEMtest to test ram ... it's an iso file so you have to burn it to cd and then it tests to see if your ram is shit or not.

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Lawitz · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 23:30 Post subject:

my old x850xt was giving me a similar problem, when there was too much stress on the card the screen would go black and I would have to restart. the card was simply broken. the bad thing is that HIS didn´t agree (they reparied the card once, then it was fine for a few days until it broke again, then the second time I send it in they rejected the card) and so I have a useless card now that can only run 2d and crashes after 10minutes or so of 3d. however it could still run 3dmark05 over night over and over for some reason when the shop I had bought it from tested it. it was definitely the gpu that was the problem because changing to a x700pro solved it. its not the drivers either, reinstalling the card didn´t change anything. the temperatures where ok too.

so if you can, try another gpu (power usage shouldnt be much different at best). if the problem still occours its something else. if not then send the card to HIS and pray.

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

I've tested the RAM for 8 hours, nothing wrong.

Lawitz · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 19:01 Post subject:

send it directly to HIS (if you find out it is the problem after trying a different gpu). sending it to the shop you bought it at only makes the waiting time longer and there can be complications. for example my old be quiet p5 520w power supply that broke was screwed up somehow by the shop I bought it at, they only gave me a check of 29€ instead of a new one which is pretty much not enough to buy one of similar quality. when I asked be quiet they told me I should have sent it by myself and its my own fault.

the waiting time is usually a month (4-6 weeks is the general saying)

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

I have just played with Kc | nade maeggs for one hour, and no crash. Sounds like my card doesn't want to go back in a boat to HIS headquarter.

I will see if it occures this evening. If it does, I will seek an old AGP card.
I just hope that I won't have to wait one month..

Freelancer · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 19:53 Post subject:

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Freelancer · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 20:25 Post subject:

My family isnt rich aswell...... BUT with a little time Puting some money In a jar Got us PCI Pc's Wink

try to Save Money or Something like that,Work or put Million dollars in the Bank and one year later Get your 4,6% out of it xD (Yeah......)
hope you will fix your Stuff dude! Very Happy

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

Xmeagol · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 21:53 Post subject:

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Freelancer · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 00:10 Post subject:

umm,mmm...Breen I run nVidia 7600GT lol..and its PCI O_o

maeggs · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 03:56 Post subject:

you can even get the nvidia 7800gs for agp free. Not new tho but ebay is next´s best friend atm ^^

nex7one · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1026

I think I'm going to buy a X1950 512Mb for christmas. I hope it's the best for AGP.

I hope it does come from the Vcard, otherwise I'm screwed.